MHUSD tags inaugural team of sixth-grade, middle school teachers
Morgan Hill Unified School District officials announced Dec. 16 the inaugural team of teachers in charge of easing the transition of sixth graders moving from elementary to middle school campuses for the 2016-17 school year.
Families flock to MHUSD’s Kindergarten Roundup
More than 300 families attended Morgan Hill Unified School District’s inaugural “Kindergarten Roundup” event, which was held Jan. 28 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.
For the love of livestock
Ann Sobrato High School’s Future Farmers of America celebrated FFA Week with a slew of events running from Feb. 9 through Feb. 13, culminating with the “Kiss a Pig” fundraiser on campus during their lunch break.“FFA Week is a week long celebration of our pride to be part of such an enriching organization,” said Emmanuel Calivo, Sobrato FFA Chapter Reporter.Sobrato’s FFA—which consists of about 500 members—hosted an assortment of contests and fun activities throughout the week, including Feb. 9 “Cowboy & Cowgirl Day;” Feb. 10 “Dress Like Your Ag Teacher Day/Bubble Gum in a Pie;” Feb. 11 “College Day” and Obstacle Course; Feb. 12 “Construction Day/Build a Barn;” and Feb. 13 FFA Day/Kiss a Pig Contest.Each day of the week, FFA students dressed up in different apparel to show their creativity and pride, according to Calivo. Activities were held in the Sobrato quad for all students to participate.FFA members raise various livestock animals on the sprawling Sobrato farm and then show them during the annual county fair, which is held July 30-Aug. 2 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds located at 344 Tully Road in San Jose. Students also take agricultural science courses at school.
Fate of focus academies in flux
The threat of two charter schools moving into town could derail the Morgan Hill Unified School District's plan to implement a pair of focus academies at two low-performing elementary schools next year and force the closure of at least one site, according to MHUSD staff.
MHPD accepts tobacco grant to fund community enforcement officer
After the school district board of trustees rejected a tobacco enforcement grant that would have kept a school police officer on the campuses, officials from the California Department of Justice and City of Morgan Hill found a way to keep the funds local and...
P.A. Walsh tries new approach to pushing students’ potential
Two things happened to sixth-grader Noelia Medina that have
